Wagamama

Great branch just off Camden High street where the service is always excellent. Both courteous and friendly. We eat here regularly but this evening was the first time we’d tried ordering to take out. The restaurant was quite busy and I had to wait 20 minutes past the specified collection time before our food was ready. However the staff kept me informed of the situation and I was offered a glass of water and a place to sit whilst waiting. Once our food arrived I was given a complimentary voucher for a free main course upon my next visit. In my opinion this was not necessary as the wait wasn’t that long. Again an example of their excellent customer service. Got to love Wagamamas!

Wagamama the food is always good that’s why I keep coming back but my last trip the service wasn’t great. We got our food before drinks and had to keep chasing staff and even for Bill. It was only 50% full so not sure what it would be like if full. The seating is useful benches where you share with other people — I am not a fan but accept that’s how the company works/​authentic feel?. I had prawn and mushroom starters which is new for me only have Katsu curry but both were nice !

So, it’s very slow and not great, but fairly reliably so. It’s a reasonably fast meal, so good for a big group, but today’s service was extra-​special slow. The ramen is not worth it, but for a noodle dish you’re alright.
Basically, I go here with work peeps when we want in and out for 10 people in a little over an hour. Otherwise, better food to be had elsewhere.

I love Wagamama… from the first time I had it at Heathrow, to the second time in Camden. It is essentially pan-​Asian fast food, but my god, they do it well. The service was good and the staff was friendly. The tables are cafeteria/​shared style but there is considerable space between you and other parties to avoid feeling overcrowded. We always get the Lollipop Prawn Yukisaki — three skewers served with tasty prawns drizzled in chili and lime. I had the Pad Thai with chicken on this particular visit and was very satisfied. The food here is good, flavorful and filling. The servings are perfect for an individual, but you could easily get a few dishes and share. If you’re interested in a quick but happy dining experience, this is a good place to start.

Trust me when I say don’t eat here in this particular branch in Camden. Food is tasteless if not prison food. and the place is extremely loud. I gave it a try once and came back again to write this review now. Go to Byron across the road and do yourself a favor.

Loved the green tea and tropical juice we had on our arrival. However, we had luke warm gyoza, not very nice. This was followed by the chicken teriyaki donburi. Nothing special and too much sauce. My friend had the pork ramen which she didn’t think was authentic at all. No flavour whatsoever and the noodle was way too over cooked.
The coconut reika was the nicest thing on the menu. Very sweet though.
No wonder you don’t see any orientals in Wagamama. It is fusion food not attractive to Japanese eaters.

Standard Wagamama menu — everything is always well done & flavoursome, good varied options. And lots of healthy, tasty juices.
Menu is not going to revolutionise your life, but very good asian fast food!
Staff in Camden are always really friendly, helpful & super smiley! Lovely service!

Super weird building for a restaurant … it looks like a gym! I had passed it many times but didn’t even know it was there.
Once inside it’s the standard Wagamama experience. Good, cheap, nice service.

Ok, I’m a creature of habit but Wagamama does a handful of menu items really well… For example, I always get the Firecracker meal in either chicken or prawn. Or their Warm Chicken Cashew salad and Nicoise tuna salad are great. The juices are delicious too. But the appetizers I find to be too small for what you pay for and I’ve had another salad that was anything but filling. So, if you stick to your favorites, Wagamama is a winner. But deviating may leave you disappointed with portion sizes. Service is always friendly, so that’s good. A good option for a lunch!

1ère fois que je testais cette chaîné et je né suis pas déçue, j’y étais avec des amis, tout le monde a adoré! Nous y avons mangé le soir, il y avait pas mal de monde mais l’attente n’est pas longue. Le personnel est agréable et l’ambiance sympa!

Wagamama was formerly one of my favorite restaurant chains in London. Then, I started noticing that the plate portions were reduced and dishes were hardly filling. I typically would order the chicken katsu curry, which does get two stars for flavor and appetizing menu selection. But, the last time I ordered this dish, I was disappointed when a mound of sticky white rice was covering the cheap portion of fried chicken strips with a limp salad to top it all off. I felt skimped for sure and decided that I would no longer be a customer of this chain. The end!

After walking around Camden High Street on a chilly, blustery afternoon, hot piping bowls of noodles were calling out our names. We skipped through all the food options in Camden Market (except for the chocolate churro) believing there might be better options outside so we held out.
Not having much luck searching for a ramen place nearby we came across this Wagamama. We’ve seen quite a few Wagamamas throughout London so we decided to give it a shot. Upon entering my first impression was that it looked like a very large cafeteria where you order at counter. But as soon as we entered we were seated (restaurant was nearly empty) and our orders were taken shortly thereafter.
My bowl of noodles was somewhat bland and really quite run of the mill. Noodles themselves didn’t have that particular bite (almost al dente) that I love.
Service however was the saving grace of our visit here. They were extremely attentive, friendly and quick. Not a horrible meal but I’m sorry I’m gonna have to say I wouldn’t go out of my way for Wagamama.

Wagamama has such a strong formula that it doesn’t seem to matter which one you go to. However this was better than the average version. It’s bright, light and airy. We went on a Wednesday lunchtime and it was very quiet. The service was very good — attentive until they realised that we were waiting for someone, then they completely left us alone until we asked them to come over.
Very nice staff, great lunch that we spent almost three hours over (mainly waiting for our fourth guest!) and soooo cheap!

If your hungry and want to play it safe Wagamama is always a safe bet. The dishes are big and tasty.
Not the place to take someone out on a romantic date but for a quick lunch /​dinner it’s the perfect solution.
Service is usually good and the food comes fast.
This place is about a block of Camden High Street so it’s not as busy as most of the places around the area. We visited it on a Saturday afternoon when Camden is packed but the restaurant was half empty!

I really enjoyed the décor. Large windows letting in plenty of natural light. Light wooden long communal tables that made the space seem roomy and casual. Also, high grey ceilings that added to the modern chic vibe.
And the table service was great. Our server (s) were attentive, friendly and exceeded the standard waiter requirements at a restaurant.
I knew the food would be a British jab at Japanese cuisine, but I didn’t realize how far the attempt would hit from home. My noodles had tomato pasta sauce in them. There is nothing even remotely Japanese about that.
The price of the food is overpriced considering the quality and deliciousness.
It’s a nice place to hang out and I could sit around and drink coffee here, unfortunately, one is expected to order food.

I understand what Wagamama is trying to do. I really do. And it’s not that I’m (much of a) Japanese food snob, I promise.
Even without expecting authentic Japanese dishes, Wagamama fails to deliver anything positive for me to latch onto. The noodles in the ramen are oddly mushy, listless lumps. The katsu curry is tasteless and fatty. Even they gyoza isn’t good.
I never knew bad gyoza was possible…
The staff is nice enough and the bathrooms were nice. Which is something, I suppose. I would recommend this place for large groups of people who need to meet in an easy to find restaurant. Or to people who have low expectations.

Un très bon restaurant avec un côté un peu cantine étudiante dans la disposition des tables. Les nouilles sont délicieuses et les glaces très originales.
Les serveurs sont très sympathiques (même avec les français).
Bonne ambiance, même si, lorsque c’est bondé, on a du mal à entendre son voisin (salle qui raisonne).

I have to say that hot ramen on a freezing night is always good for the soul.
However, Wagamama (perhaps being a chain and all) didn’t quite meet my ramen standards. Honestly, I’d prefer Ajisen (which is also an international chain) and some of the local ramen shops out in Southern California. Still, it was a pretty decent treat for a cold winter’s night.

Yummy and perfect on a cold night walking around and shopping in Camden. Hot tea was served too. Clean restaurant and bathrooms were nice too.

Wagamamas is ever dependable.
Unless you’re new to this fair city, you’ll have been before. If you’re like me, you’ll have 2 – 3 favourite dishes that you know you can fall back on when not feeling adventurous. Normally it’s No43, Amai Udon, for me. Yums!
The seating is canteen style, so it’s perfect for a group of you. If it’s just the two of you, its the quick lunch or informal supper you need.
The green tea is free and healthy and their specials are usually worth considering too.
This review will suffice for all Wagamamas branches because they’re mostly exactly the same! But I do like this Camden one, it’s off the main road so the tourists don’t usually find it.

Fast food Asian fusion
Has a range of dishes from soup noodles, noodle dishes, rice dishes
The seating is first come so spaces may be limited however it is good for groups as the table arrangement allows for up to perhaps 12 seating in one group
Average price is £6−11 for a main
£3−6 for a starter
I ordered
The Gyoza
Yaki soba beef noodles
the Gyoza dessert
Don’t order the fire chicken it lacked flavour and wasn’t anything special
If you want fast cheap eats then this place is good

This is my trusty local Wagamamas so I may be a bit biased but I have been a few times and have always come out happily satiated! The staff are friendly and although I know they have to ask if you have been to a Wagamamas before, I’m convinced they mean it. The service is quick but never pushy and the food is consistent. As it is a stone’s throw away from a lot of night hot spots, Wagamama’s Camden is a good place to start a night out with friends. My vegetarian friend finds options for her are good. It’s even better when you love seafood!
For a no-​fuss, quick and tasty meal in Camden, I would definitely recommend this place.

Pas cher mais franchement pas japonnais, ni même asiatique
Je suis allée dans cette chaîné et franchement j’ai été très déçue… Certes, ce n’est pas cher mais ce n’est franchement pas terrible. Nous avons commandé 2 plats, et aucun des 2 n’étaient japonais, ni même asiatique. Mon ami s’est retrouvé avec une assiette de spaghettis sans épices (genre ce que font les étudiant eux-​mêmes). Bref, je pense qu’il vaut mieux aller ailleurs, les autres petits restos de type indien, chinois ou thaï sont souvent meilleurs et pour le même prix !

Sympa comme restaurant et surtout utile
Situé en face du British Museum, c’est un noodle bar très sympa et très pratique pour manger rapidement et pour pas très cher. Permet de faire un break le midi.

Dépaysant
On entre par un escalier où bien souvent la queue commence… Au fur et à mesure un serveur vous place sur de grandes tables à côté des autres clients. Ce n’est évidemment pas un p’tit restau à se faire en amoureux mais pour manger une soupe sur le pouce et à un prix raisonnable après avoir arpenté les rues, parfait !

Idéal pour manger équilibré et pas cher
Au menu: plats de nouilles et de riz très bien servis. Si vous cherchez un endroit où manger pour pas trop cher (on peut s’en sortir avec £6) sans pour autant manger dans les traditionnels fast-​food américains, Wagamama est l’endroit idéal. La déco est très épurée et le service un peu pressant, mais le rapport qualité-​prix en vaut la peine. Attention aussi à la file d’attente qui peut être très très longue aux heures de pointe…